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Bridge Challenge

Western Addition Beacon c/o Buchanan YMCA - San Francisco, CA

40 Middle School Students

Challenge I

Build a Popsicle Stick Bridge - lesson plan

Requirements:

Resting on 2 ends

Span 14"

Bear min. 5lbs

Accurately plan how many sticks will be needed

Materials:

Popsicle Sticks

1 roll of tape

1 bottle of glue

Challenge II

Build a Bridge Using Flexible Materials

Requirements:

Do not exceed $100 budget

Span 12"

Materials:

Popsicle Sticks

Drinking Straws

Cotton Swabs

Yarn

Rubber Bands

Newspaper

Tape

Glue

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